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First, let's begin with defining just what "cad" and
"cam" mean. CAD stands for computer aided design. It is
used to design a wide variety of things: products,
structures, engineering drawings, and maps. CAM is short
for computer-aided manufacturing. This component of the
equation enables construction of the products. The
CAM/CAD software combination allows the products it
designs to be automatically manufactured by the same
products.
The best thing one can say about this type of software
is: "what a team!" Is there a better program to build a
product than the software that designed it?
An obvious benefit of a CAD/CAM combination is that
there is no need for two types of software to carry out
these two different, but not exclusive, tasks. There is
also no need to outsource either job. Sometimes,
companies will hire a third part to do either task:
design or build. Both can be done in house using a
CAD/CAM program. Being able to do both saves money and
time for the user. If there are questions or concerns
about either process, it can be dealt with immediately
and at the source. These queries don't have to be taken
to that third-party. As well, both designing and
building can be done to the company's exact
specifications. Problems with a contractor are
eliminated. You get exactly what you want, when you want
it.
In the end, the company that uses CAD/CAM software will
save both time and money. It's worth it for many
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